Are you an ardent coffee or tea lover, but advised to avoid caffeinated beverages due to your heart conditions? If you’re one to believe in studies, cheer up. Drinking up to three cups of coffee or tea a day is safe as well as reduces irregular heartbeat and stroke risk, a study says.
In yet another attempt to determine whether your choice of beverage is good or bad, this study give coffee and tea a thumbs up. A single cup of coffee contains about 95 mg of caffeine. It acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system and works to block the effects of adenosine – a chemical that causes atrial fibrillation (AFib).
AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder, causes the heart to beat rapidly and skip beats, and if left untreated, can cause strokes.
The results suggest that caffeine intake of up to 300 mg per day may be safe for arrhythmic patients.